In a first, ‘Muhammad’ becomes most popular boy’s name in England, Wales

Muhammad topped the baby boy names list in England and Wales for the first time in 2023, surpassing Noah. Olivia remained the most popular girl’s name. Pop culture, including “Barbenheimer” and musical artists, influenced name choices, while royal names declined. New entries to the top 100 include Hazel, Lilah, and Jax.